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The Triad Theatre presents the World Premiere of GOING THROUGH A STAGE: Broadway's Best Sing the Songs of Charles Bloom, a musical journey exploring the quirks, longings and joys we face while going through the stages of our lives, at The Triad Theatre, 158 W. 72nd Street, 2nd floor, NYC on Mondays, May 18 & 25, 2009 at 7pm.

The music of Bobby Cronin will be showcased on Monday, March 30 at the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. The event which starts at 6pm will be hosted by Erica Ruff and John Zindarsic.

Tony Award-winning actress and mother Victoria Clark and musical director, Ted Sperling will lend their talents for a one-night concert to benefit the Bank Street School for Children (610 West 112th Street) on Monday, March 23rd at 7PM.

ASCAP, in association with the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs, presents THE MAC/ASCAP SONGWRITER SHOWCASE, Saturday, March 21st @ 2:00PM at the Metropolitan Room The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, in association with MAC present another installment in their recurring Songwriter Showcase series.

Tony Award-winning actress and mother Victoria Clark and musical director, Ted Sperling will lend their talents for a one-night concert to benefit the Bank Street School for Children (610 West 112th Street) on Monday, March 23rd at 7PM.

ASCAP, in association with the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs, presents THE MAC/ASCAP SONGWRITER SHOWCASE, Saturday, March 21st @ 2:00PM at the Metropolitan Room The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, in association with MAC present another installment in their recurring Songwriter Showcase series.

The music of Bobby Cronin will be showcased on Monday, March 30 at the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. The event which starts at 6pm will be hosted by Erica Ruff and John Zindarsic.

On February 27th, Foster performed and signed CDs at an In-Store appearance at Barnes and Noble Lincoln Center and BWW joined the beloved Broadway starlet as she wowed the crowd!

Sutton Foster's debut CD 'Wish' was released February 17th on Ghostlight Records. The album features 15 songs culled from the worlds of jazz, pop, Broadway and cabaret, and highlights Foster's eclectic choices, ranging from Patty Griffin's ?Nobody's Cryin' to Duke Ellington's ?I Like the Sunrise'...from Frank Loesser's ?Warm All Over' to John Denver's ?Sunshine on My Shoulders'. Tony-winner Foster also looks forward to a sold-out, February 19th, NYC appearance, as part of the popular Lincoln Center Songbook Series. On February 27th, Foster will perform and sign CDs at an In-Store appearance at Barnes and Noble Lincoln Center, at 5 pm. Currently starring as Princess Fiona in Broadway's ?Shrek the Musical', Sutton Foster was given high praise by Ben Brantley of The New York Times, who compared her to musical royalty: 'She has emerged as an inspired, take-charge musical comedian in the tradition of Danny Kaye and Carol Burnett...' Foster's unique ability to be irreverent and respectful from moment-to-moment shines through on ?Wish', as her voice wallops through ?Oklahoma' (a bonus track,) only minutes after a delicate, warm delivery of Noel Coward's ?Come The Wild, Wild Weather.' She is a musical chameleon with a voice as appealing as her down-to-earth personality. ?Wish' was Produced by Joel Moss, and Co-Produced by Michael Rafter. Executive Producers are Kurt Deutsch and Sutton Foster. The CD package features original artwork by Sutton Foster.

Sutton Foster's debut CD 'Wish' has been confirmed for February 17th release on Ghostlight Records. The album features 15 songs culled from the worlds of jazz, pop, Broadway and cabaret, and highlights Foster's eclectic choices, ranging from Patty Griffin's 'Nobody's Cryin' to Duke Ellington's 'I Like the Sunrise'...from Frank Loesser's 'Warm All Over' to John Denver's 'Sunshine on My Shoulders

Neither Nor Music announces the February 14th release of WHERE IS LOVE..., the debut solo recording of New York City-based actor/singer Ron DeStefano. This full-length studio album, produced by David Snyder (Tony Award winner CHRISTINE EBERSOLE: LIVE AT THE CINEGRILL; The Manhattan Transfer's ALAN PAUL: ANOTHER PLACE AND TIME), weaves fourteen songs together from the worlds of theatre, jazz, pop, and cabaret to create an emotional narrative exploring the joys and challenges of romance. With lush, orchestral arrangements featuring live strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar, percussion and piano, WHERE IS LOVE... employs standards (Rodgers and Hart's 'My Romance,' Kern and Hammerstein's 'All the Things You Are'), pieces from contemporary writers (Jeff Blumenkrantz's 'Hold My Hand,' John Bucchino's 'Unexpressed'), and familiar pop songs (Michael Bubl?'s 'Everything,' Bacharach and David's 'I'll Never Fall In Love Again') as musical chapters in the 'story of love' - yearning, hoping, having, losing and healing. About Ron DeStefano: Celebrating fifteen years as a professional artist, Ron DeStefano has garnered acclaim for his 'enchanting' (THE NEW YORK TIMES) and 'emotionally arresting' (THE WASHINGTON POST) performances on stages throughout the US and abroad. His 'beautiful lyric tenor' (BACK STAGE) has been featured opposite Academy Award nominee Theodore Bikel (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, National Tour), Tony Award nominee Martin Vidnovic (CONVENIENCE, Geva Theatre), and Theatre World Award winner Danielle Ferland (THE SECRET GARDEN, North Shore Music Theatre). Not a stranger to the New York City cabaret scene, Ron received the Back Stage Bistro Award for his work with vocal/comedy trio THE FABULOUS PINK FLAMINGOS. His current projects include the role of Pirelli in SWEENEY TODD (Geva Theatre) and a self-produced two-person tribute to Hollywood's beloved song and dance teams entitled TWO ON TAP.

Neither Nor Music announces the February 14th release of WHERE IS LOVE..., the debut solo recording of New York City-based actor/singer Ron DeStefano. This full-length studio album, produced by David Snyder (Tony Award winner CHRISTINE EBERSOLE: LIVE AT THE CINEGRILL; The Manhattan Transfer's ALAN PAUL: ANOTHER PLACE AND TIME), weaves fourteen songs together from the worlds of theatre, jazz, pop, and cabaret to create an emotional narrative exploring the joys and challenges of romance. With lush, orchestral arrangements featuring live strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar, percussion and piano, WHERE IS LOVE... employs standards (Rodgers and Hart's 'My Romance,' Kern and Hammerstein's 'All the Things You Are'), pieces from contemporary writers (Jeff Blumenkrantz's 'Hold My Hand,' John Bucchino's 'Unexpressed'), and familiar pop songs (Michael Bubl?'s 'Everything,' Bacharach and David's 'I'll Never Fall In Love Again') as musical chapters in the 'story of love' - yearning, hoping, having, losing and healing. About Ron DeStefano: Celebrating fifteen years as a professional artist, Ron DeStefano has garnered acclaim for his 'enchanting' (THE NEW YORK TIMES) and 'emotionally arresting' (THE WASHINGTON POST) performances on stages throughout the US and abroad. His 'beautiful lyric tenor' (BACK STAGE) has been featured opposite Academy Award nominee Theodore Bikel (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, National Tour), Tony Award nominee Martin Vidnovic (CONVENIENCE, Geva Theatre), and Theatre World Award winner Danielle Ferland (THE SECRET GARDEN, North Shore Music Theatre). Not a stranger to the New York City cabaret scene, Ron received the Back Stage Bistro Award for his work with vocal/comedy trio THE FABULOUS PINK FLAMINGOS. His current projects include the role of Pirelli in SWEENEY TODD (Geva Theatre) and a self-produced two-person tribute to Hollywood's beloved song and dance teams entitled TWO ON TAP.

The concert, dubbed 'A Night with The Ladies', will feature the work of five incredible women: Deborah Abramson & Amanda Yesnowitz, Katie Thompson, and Lindsay Baker & Amanda Jacobs. Deborah Abramson & Amanda Yesnowitz will present songs from their piece, The History of War, for which Chip Zien provided the book. Katie Thompson's work as a songwriter has been featured in Monday Night's New Voices, and can be heard on either of her two albums, What I've Done Right and KT Live. Lindsay Baker & Amanda Jacobs are the writing team behind the Broadway bound musical, Pride & Prejudice.

Sutton Foster's debut CD ?Wish' will be released February 17th on Ghostlight Records. The album features 15 songs culled from the worlds of jazz, pop, Broadway and cabaret, and highlights Foster's eclectic choices, ranging from Patty Griffin's ?Nobody's Cryin' to Duke Ellington's ?I Like the Sunrise'...from Frank Loesser's ?Warm All Over' to John Denver's ?Sunshine on My Shoulders'. Tony-winner Foster also looks forward to a sold-out, February 19th, NYC appearance, as part of the popular Lincoln Center Songbook Series. On February 27th, Foster will perform and sign CDs at an In-Store appearance at Barnes and Noble Lincoln Center, at 5 pm. Currently starring as Princess Fiona in Broadway's ?Shrek the Musical', Sutton Foster was given high praise by Ben Brantley of The New York Times, who compared her to musical royalty: 'She has emerged as an inspired, take-charge musical comedian in the tradition of Danny Kaye and Carol Burnett...' Foster's unique ability to be irreverent and respectful from moment-to-moment shines through on ?Wish', as her voice wallops through ?Oklahoma' (a bonus track,) only minutes after a delicate, warm delivery of Noel Coward's ?Come The Wild, Wild Weather.' She is a musical chameleon with a voice as appealing as her down-to-earth personality. ?Wish' was Produced by Joel Moss, and Co-Produced by Michael Rafter. Executive Producers are Kurt Deutsch and Sutton Foster. The CD package features original artwork by Sutton Foster.

This once in a lifetime celebration of the most exciting presidential torch pass in a generation is being rung in by some of New York's most exciting and hilarious performers. The show pays tribute to the administration's most memorable moments through song, comedy, cabaret, and banter. Lea DeLaria hosts an unforgettable party featuring the talents of Justin Bond, Jessie Kirson, Holcombe Waller, Avenue Q's Stephanie D'Abruzzo, and cast members of Hair. Special appearances by John Cameron Mitchell and Ugly Betty's Michael Urie.

The concert, dubbed 'A Night with The Ladies', will feature the work of five incredible women: Deborah Abramson & Amanda Yesnowitz, Katie Thompson, and Lindsay Baker & Amanda Jacobs. Deborah Abramson & Amanda Yesnowitz will present songs from their piece, The History of War, for which Chip Zien provided the book. Katie Thompson's work as a songwriter has been featured in Monday Night's New Voices, and can be heard on either of her two albums, What I've Done Right and KT Live. Lindsay Baker & Amanda Jacobs are the writing team behind the Broadway bound musical, Pride & Prejudice.

This once in a lifetime celebration of the most exciting presidential torch pass in a generation is being rung in by some of New York's most exciting and hilarious performers. The show pays tribute to the administration's most memorable moments through song, comedy, cabaret, and banter. Lea DeLaria hosts an unforgettable party featuring the talents of Justin Bond, Jessie Kirson, Holcombe Waller, Avenue Q's Stephanie D'Abruzzo, and cast members of Hair. Special appearances by John Cameron Mitchell and Ugly Betty's Michael Urie.

Sutton Foster's debut CD 'Wish' has been confirmed for February 17th release on Ghostlight Records. The album features 15 songs culled from the worlds of jazz, pop, Broadway and cabaret, and highlights Foster's eclectic choices, ranging from Patty Griffin's 'Nobody's Cryin' to Duke Ellington's 'I Like the Sunrise'...from Frank Loesser's 'Warm All Over' to John Denver's 'Sunshine on My Shoulders

The Obie and Drama Desk award-winning theater company Transport Group held its annual gala this year on Monday December 8th, honoring Tony Award-winning director John Doyle and Shubert Organizaion legend Betty Jacobs. BroadwayWorld.com sent our cameras to join in on the eventful night of starry celebration.

Blue Hill Troupe, Ltd., the only musical theater group in New York City to donate its net proceeds to charity, kicked off its 85th season with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into the Woods, November 7 through 15, 2008 at Dicapo Opera Theater, 184 East 76th Street. The Blue Hill Troupe produces a musical every fall and a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta every spring, and has donated over $3 million to local charities.